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Downtown Beckley’s The Axe Hole to close permanently
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Downtown Beckley entertainment and recreation destination The Axe Hole has announced that it will be closing its doors at the end of the month. The Axe Hole made its way to Neville Street roughly three years ago as an attempt to help revitalize the Downtown area with an outside-the-box activity. According […]
Children shouldn’t have to die for West Virginia lawmakers to take action
Last week, Gov. Jim Justice’s administration gave an update on a horrible case out of Boone County where a 14-year-old girl died after several state agencies failed her. Justice said during an earlier press briefing that Child Protective Services had “no idea” about the child, who was found in a skeletal state. Then he walked […] The post Children shouldn’t have to die for West Virginia lawmakers to take action appeared first on West Virginia Watch.
Court to review documents sent to Boone County prosecutor
UPDATE: (1:37 P.M. Wednesday, June 12): West Virginia Governor Jim Justice’s Chief of Staff Brian Abraham says the Boone County Court will look over documents the DoHS general counsel sent to Prosecutor Daniel Holstein to make sure there is nothing in them he is not supposed to have. Abraham says he spoke with both attorneys […]
Dunkin’ Donuts and Teriyaki Madness coming to MacArthur
MACARTHUR, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Two more businesses have been confirmed to be opening locations at the former MacArthur Skating Rink property. LOOTPRESS can confirm that a Dunkin’ Donuts and Teriyaki Madness will open in MacArthur alongside the new Mighty Shine Express Car Wash. The two businesses will be operated by Little General Stores. This will […]
OP-ED: Homeschooling Not to Blame for Boone County Tragedy
The recent tragedy of Kyneddi Miller in Boone County is a heartbreaking and grievous tragedy that should never have occurred. It is imperative to identify the true causes of this failure, rectify them if possible, and demand accountability. Sadly, instead of taking responsibility for the failures that resulted in this death, leaders are resorting to […] The post OP-ED: Homeschooling Not to Blame for Boone County Tragedy appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Mobile FEMA disaster recovery centers to open in Boone, Fayette counties
FAYETTE COUNTY, BOONE COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — The Federal Emergency Management Agency has announced plans to open disaster recovery centers in Fayette County and Boone counties to assist residents affected by severe weather that occurred in early April. The Fayette County center will open at the Memorial Building -...
Oceana municipal election results
OCEANA, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The residents of Oceana went to the polls on Tuesday to elect municipal representatives and to vote for or against an ordinance. The unofficial election results are as follows: For Mayor: Tom Evans Jr: 115 votes Don Morgan: 24 votes For Recorder: Jim Cook: 110 votes For Council (5 members): Tammy […]
Clear Fork Rail Trail ribbon cutting set for next week
WHITEVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Raleigh County Parks and Recreation has announced a ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the first phase of the Clear Fork Rail Trail’s opening. Construction has been completed on the first 4.87 miles of the multi-use, non-motorized trail – the first of two phases which will result in the establishment of a 14.6-mile […]
City of Oak Hill accepting letters of interest for building commission
OAK HILL, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The City of Oak Hill is accepting letters of interest for a vacancy on the building commission. According to the city, letters of interest will be accepted until Friday, July 5, 4:30 p.m. Letters of interest may be emailed to djohnson@oakhillwv.gov or dropped off for the City Manager at 100 […]
Speed limit lowered on Highlawn Avenue in Oak Hill, new stop sign to be added
OAK HILL, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Following complaints from residents, the Oak Hill City Council voted on Monday to lower the speed limit on Highlawn Avenue and add a stop sign. Councilman Chris Gill explained to fellow council members that he had received multiple complaints from residents of Highlawn Avenue regarding speeding drivers. The city street […]
Wyoming County Board of Education to discuss worker’s compensation at upcoming meeting
PINEVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Members of the Wyoming County Board of Education will meet on Thursday for an upcoming meeting. Set to begin at 6:00pm on Thursday, June 13, 2024, the upcoming meeting of the Wyoming County Board of Education will see discussion of multiple items outlined in the BOE agenda. These will include Consideration […]
Bill Withers Plaza is closer to getting its own statue
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – The Bill Withers statue is getting closer to finding its new home at the Bill Withers Plaza. Music artist Bill Withers grew up in Beckley, West Virginia. Withers would go on to become a widely acclaimed music artist, with hit songs like “Lovely Day” and “Use Me.” To honor his musical […]
Oak Hill names public works building after former city employee Tom Pannell
OAK HILL, WV (LOOTPRESS) – On Monday evening, the Oak Hill City Council adopted a resolution naming the public works building after former city employee Tom Pannell. Tom passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2024. He was 67. Tom dedicated over 50 years of his life to the field of excavation and equipment operation. After […]
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